Five Ways to Make the Best of the Space Under Your Bed

April 22, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Having a small apartment or a bedroom that lacks storage space can be challenging, so you’ll need to think of creative space-saving ways to store your belongings. With some planning, you can place your belongings under your bed while making your room appear spacious. Below, discover five ways to make the best of the space…

Three Small Apartment Clothing Storage Hacks

July 6, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’ve lived in a small studio or one-bedroom apartment, you know how tough it can be to make space for all your clothes. Small apartments can be limited on closet space, not to mention floor space for additional items such as coat racks, shoe racks, and dressers. With these three small apartment clothing storage…

Four Best Shoe Storage Options for Small Apartments

July 1, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When you live in a small apartment, you can easily find yourself lacking enough storage space. Beyond just keeping dishes and produce organized in your kitchen and making room for a work-from-home setup, you might also encounter smaller storage concerns. Consider shoes as a prominent example: Not only can shoe storage options in small apartments…

5 Bed Frames Perfect for Apartment Living for Under $300

September 27, 2016 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello again, budget apartment shoppers. Over the last few weeks, My First Apartment has been diving into finding all your apartment furniture needs on a dime, whether it’s a space-saving dining set, apartment-friendly sofas, or how to equip your first kitchen for under $200. This week, we’re tackling queen-sized bed frames for under $300 (note that the…

Store Away Winter, Get Ready for Summer

June 1, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s June 1st. Do you know where your favorite shorts are hiding? It’s suddenly t-shirt weather, but is your closet still full of bulky sweaters? If you have not yet made the transition from winter to summer in your apartment, here are a few ways to organize your stuff and make way for sunshine and flip-flops. Underbed Storage…

Smart Tricks for Increasing Usable Space in Your Bedroom

October 21, 2012 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

When you move into your first apartment, you might be surprised at how small a space you have, particularly if you’re moving to a dense city like New York or San Francisco. Here you are, on your own, and you can’t even fit all your clothes in your bedroom! What are you to do? Well,…